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September 6, 2024 · Amazon Com Services MK30 · N282PA
Pendleton, OR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 6, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pendleton, OR
Aircraft
Amazon Com Services MK30 (2024)
Tail Number
N282PA
Operator
Amazon Com Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR24LA302
The operator of the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) reported that during a test flight, N213PA was intentionally faulted by the UAS operator to simulate a “motor out recovery” and diverted to an alternate landing pad as the system was designed to do. The same fault was applied to N282PA as it was departing, which then diverted the UAS to the same alternate landing pad and into the flight path of N213PA, resulting in a mid-air collision. Both UAS sustained substantial damage throughout. The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with either UAS that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The operator’s failure to maintain separation between two drones during dual simulated engine out recoveries, which resulted in a midair collision.
Full Narrative
The operator of the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) reported that during a test flight, N213PA was intentionally faulted by the UAS operator to simulate a “motor out recovery” and diverted to an alternate landing pad as the system was designed to do. The same fault was applied to N282PA as it was departing, which then diverted the UAS to the same alternate landing pad and into the flight path of N213PA, resulting in a mid-air collision. Both UAS sustained substantial damage throughout. The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with either UAS that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:52 PDT
Nearest AirportEastern Oregon Rgnl At Pendlet (1nm N)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmazon Com Services MK30
Tail NumberN282PA
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmazon Com Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines6
Engine TypeElectric
Engine DetailsAma/Expr · UNKNOWN ENG · Electric | Ama/Expr · UNKNOWN ENG · Electric | Ama/Expr · UNKNOWN ENG · Electric
Seats0
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 31 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 F
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC